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Hometown:
Brooklyn, NY
Class Information:
Room Number: 329
Students per Class: 24
Class Description:
I teach many classes, but for this project I would like to focus on one particilar class. It's a collaborative team teaching model in this class. There is one general Education teacher and one special education teacher in a classroom that includes students w/special needs.
Position:
Technology Cluster
Needs:
40% of this class contains children with some learning disabilities.
My Philosophy:
We use Web 2.0 tools to engage our students. Our students can make a difference in the world by participating in real-life, real-world service learning projects. You're never too young, or too old, to make your voice heard and create change that makes the world a better place.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching for 16 years. I am an Instructional Technology Specialist. In addition to teaching K-5 students, I also conduct staff development in the area of instructional technology for our faculty.
College and Degrees:
I have a BA in Social Sciences from SUNY Stonybrook. I have a MA in Early Chilhood Education: Reading I have an Advanced Certificate in Educational Administration & Supervision.
Activities:
I love playing with my kids, reading, traveling, blogging, photography, and many othe Web 2.0 tools.
Favorite Books:
Sarah's Key By Tatiana de Rosna The Wednesday Letter's- By Jason F. Wright
Favorite Quotes:
"The ultimate secret of life, is the sure knowledge of death; For without it, Man would not strive to leave his mark upon the Earth." - From the movie "Somewhere, Tomorrow"
Interests:
my children, Web 2.0 tools, working out, travel, Facebook
Employment History:
3 years Catholic Schoolsin the Diocese of Brooklyn 13 years NYCDOE
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I love the look on student's faces when they learn something new. Being a Technology teacher, I am so lucky to be sharing so many great new and exciting things with my students. I know I make a difference. I am helping to shape tomorrow's leaders.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 3 %
     Average: 8 %
     High-achiever: 87 %
     Special Needs: 2 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 39 %
     Hispanic: 10 %
     African American: 9 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 41 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 65 %
ESL Enrollment:: 21 %
Average number of students in class:: 24 students
Number of students I teach:: 250 students